Reviews of Disney Dream Overall Experience
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/15/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have had the honor of sailing on the Dream four times over this past year. Every single time has been a truly magical experience that leaves me longing for my next cruise. The crew is the rock of the cruise experience. They make everything magical. The entertainment is off the charts. Food is also pretty great. The activities are so fun, the aquaduck is insane. Overall, cruising on the Dream is an experience like no other. If the opportunity arises, you should not pass on this experience.
Pros:
Magical, amazing crew, quality entertainment and activities, exquisite dining, cool ports of callsCons:
priceyReviewed by Lizgistix Review Date: 04/05/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
First time cruiser! Loved this experience on the Dream for a 3-night. I was near the forward elevator, so I spent a lot of time hanging out by Currents bar. It also provided a great view of the fireworks. This ship is misleading though because the walk from the forward elevators to the midship elevators is not nearly as long as the walk from midship elevators to the aft elevators. The food in Cabanas was average. The food at the quick service by the main pool was fine. The dining rooms were hit or miss. Some things were great, other things were just okay or not the best. Saw a bunch of characters, which was fun. Did the martini tasting and mixology classes, which were fun. tried out the Mid-Ship Detective Agency on deck 5 by the kids clubs, which was cute and fun. Overall I had a great experience and I think this may become a yearly event now.
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Theme, decor, phenomenal service, lower capacity made it comfortableCons:
Dining room food was hit or missReviewed by Elle9100 Review Date: 11/20/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
I just sailed back to back cruises on Disney's Dream Nov 12-19 and couldn't be happier with my cruise experience. Disney has made excellent, well thought out changes to ensure guest safety. One of my favourites is the new app where you can find everything at your fingertips, including everything you used to find on the daily navigator and more. Another refreshing change is no longer being required to gather for the safety drill. You simply attend your muster station to check in and then watch the safety video from the convenience of your stateroom. The process to disembark the ship has also improved considerably. There is now a virtual queue that you log into using the app and you receive a notification when it is your turn to disembark. Disembarking on the final day of the cruise is also much better. Guests are provided with a time to attend breakfast and then are invited to choose an area on the ship to wait comfortably until their group is notified to disembark. This is such an improvement over the previous large group gatherings awaiting notification to disembark. As always, the food, entertainment and service were all top notch. The Christmas decorations were absolutely beautiful and included a life size gingerbread house in the atrium that smelled delicious! There are many character appearances throughout the ship including Christmas carolers, and even a visit from Santa himself. If you're looking for something safe and magical then this is the vacation for you! Well done Disney!
Pros:
The many new changes to ensure guest safety.Cons:
None, it was a great experience. We will definitely be back for more cruises.Reviewed by Dorysmum Review Date: 05/29/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
We love Dream and have sailed on her twice, our second cruise being the Halloween on the High Seas themed one. Ah-mazing both times. The cast members are absolutely wonderful and make the entire trip magical. The food, oh my, bring comfy pants, you’ll need them. When you go to Animator’s Palate do not miss the Black Truffle Pasta Pursettes. The shows are so well done and fun, Pirate night is a blast and fireworks at sea, yes please :). We love the adult only areas, especially taking a nap beside Satellite falls, utter bliss.
Pros:
The ship is beautiful. The food all 5-star (I would argue for 6). The service and entertainment exquisite. We are DCL fans for life.Cons:
None. Dream is a cruising dream come true.Reviewed by TalkAboutStank Review Date: 04/21/2021
Rating: (7) Recommended
I've been on 3 voyages on the Disney Dream. 2 of them were so much fun! The weather was great and Disney's island, Castaway Cay, is so beautiful. The thing is the weather can totally make or break the trip when you are doing a 3 or 4 night cruise. The one trip their was a tropical depression and we couldn't port at Castaway Cay so we spent the day at sea instead. While they do have events on the ship, it really put a huge damper on our trip. We have not been back since and I don't know if we will.
Pros:
So pretty and relaxing.Cons:
Weather can make or break your trip.Reviewed by Corinnas Review Date: 12/07/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
The Dream was amazing. The shows are top notch. The dining is top of the line for cruise ships. I have been on 16 cruises and 3 cruise lines and Disney knows how to do cruising. The rooms are very nice and the service is amazing. There were lots of activities. Aqua Duck was so much fun. The view was fantastic.
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Dining Food Aqua Duck Shows ActivistsCons:
PriceReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/25/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
The Dream is amazing! All of the Disney details are stunning. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The service is above and beyond any expectations. The cabins are roomy and comfortable. We loved the Caribbean ports as well. There were only 2 small issues... Don't expect to get in the pools, those are packed to the brim. Also the stairs will help you work off all the food you will eat as the elevators are also packed! The ice cream is really good, so is the pizza and chicken nuggets at Flo's. Only had motion problems on night 1. The shows are spectacular. The service is unbeatable.
Pros:
Easy way to travel while still experiencing the Disney magic. Pirate night is awesome. The fireworks are breathtaking.Cons:
Fireworks are loud. It can feel a little claustrophobic trying to get to dinner and the shows.Reviewed by Cswans5 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
I recently took a 7-day cruise solo on the Disney Dream touring the Eastern Caribbean. Prior to this, I had sailed with family three times on the Disney Magic and once on the Disney Wonder, so my review will reflect some differences I observed, as well as the "solo" experience. I was placed with one other couple for dining, and we were similar ages and found lots to chat about each night. When it came to entertainment, I enjoyed being able to pick and choose what I wanted to do, when I wanted to do it. I loved having my room to myself (a porthole view room on an upper deck.) I only took one excursion tour, but it was one my family wouldn't have gone on, so again, it was great to be able to do what I wanted. There were a few times I felt a bit lonely, but with the terrific service and attention I received, I didn't have many of these moments. Would I do it again? Maybe, in the future, but I'd probably choose to travel with friends or family next time.
Pros:
The ship had lovely new-to-me dining rooms and the super-fun AquaDuck.Cons:
I felt that the ship was very crowded in comparison to the Magic and Wonder. I didn't like the adult pool area at all. The pools were weirdly shaped and not at all set up for a leisurely swim. Also, the area had a door that meant families were constantly parading through the area. Not restful at all in comparison to the set-up on the Magic and Wonder.Reviewed by JShock Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We took our 2nd Disney Cruise trip last January. The first one was on the Disney Wonder and our 2nd cruise was on the Disney Dream. WOW! The Dream is huge! The rooms are comparable, except on the Dream we had a porthole where we could see what's going on outside, plus an animated starfish or other character. We had a stormy trip the first night, where we rocked and roll. No problem! The cast and crew were right there to provide comfort and safety through the night. When we arrived in Nassau, other non-Disney cruise guests told us that because of the storm, their ships had a lot of problems with dining, sailing, and providing comfort. Not Disney! Disney is the only cruise line we will ever use!
Pros:
Comfort, beautiful rooms, fantastic crew, delicious food, fabulous entertainment, trip of a lifetime!Cons:
NoneReviewed by TLynch Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (1) Recommended
Family of 14 went this past summer and it was the best family vacation we've ever had.
